The Test Lead – AVP/Manager will lead end-to-end quality validation for complex applications, ensuring complete test coverage, backend data validation, traceability, and audit-ready deliverables in support of regulatory and control requirements. This role supports both SIT and UAT and works closely with developers, business stakeholders, and test teams to validate system integrations, manage defects, and strengthen quality outcomes in a regulated banking environment. Strongly preferred candidate is a QE SME with domain experience in AML, sanctions compliance, credit risk, and financial operations / general ledger processes. Candidate should also pose deep knowledge and experience in QE tooling including automation and AI experience